Brides On A Budget Reviews
Reviews
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Susan Sent on 06/09/2026She gets it ALL done!
Laura thought of everything so we didn't have to. As a mother of the bride who usually carries this responsibility, Laura's planning and organization allowed me to truly enjoy each moment of my daughter's beautiful day.
Laura's to the minute planning was clearly communicated. And when timing didn't quite work out due to a delay (or two!) beyond anyone's control, Laura smoothly shifted pieces to keep us all calm, relaxed and in the celebratory mood.
Laura was professional yet friendly and approachable. She made sure to know names and beyond that, she perceived strengths in others and gave each of us small tasks to do without making anything too overwhelming.
The greatest gift of the wedding day was knowing Laura had my daughter and son in law at the center of her focus and all she did was for the two of them to have a magical day. And thanks to Laura's hard work, they did. And so did I!💞 -
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Cheryl Sent on 09/03/2025You're the best.
Laura and Katie did an awesome job and all your work showed with how well the ceremony and reception went. It was so effortless for us which made for an amazing day. Your relationship with the vendors and making sure everything ws perfect was so appreciated. Thank you for making Andrea's wedding unforgettable. -
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Andrea Sent on 09/02/2025Amazing planner
Laura did an AMAZING job helping us plan our wedding. She was very communicative and transparent through it all plus a HUGE help as well. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner; she's awesome. -
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Bridget Sent on 02/05/2025Truly a lifesaver!
Kyle and I recently worked with Laura for our wedding on 2/1/2025. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. We chose the “day of coordination” package however you get so much more than just that. Laura has several meetings with you prior to the day of to go over details, visions, your expectations, etc. Laura is so organized, making communication through email and google docs seamless. I had several family and friends comment how calm I was through the whole wedding process. I truly owe that all to Laura. She attended the meeting with our venue the month prior, she knew exactly what to ask them and how to keep the day moving smoothly. Laura always asks our opinion on how we want things, most the time I told her “I trust you.” Our wedding weekend was absolutely perfect. It was so stress free. Everything went as scheduled. The venue was stunning. Laura is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. She is worth every part of your wedding budget. My husband made a funny comment as we were reminiscing about our day, “the only person who was going to tell me what to do on Saturday was Laura!” Laura allows you, your family and friends enjoy your day. Her assistant Amber is incredibly kind, funny and wonderful as well. They are a power team!
Don’t look any farther- hire Laura!! -
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Maggie Sent on 01/28/2025Best decision ever - priceless peace of mind!
I truthfully can't say enough positive things about Laura. We got married on 10/11/24 and worked with Laura for about a year and a half ahead of our wedding. She brought such a positive energy from the start, and took time to get to know us as people, not just as clients. She created a shared Google drive and a planning timeline personalized to us that was priceless - it kept us on track and made everything much less overwhelming. She was always quick to answer emails, including a couple late night ramblings after I'd been down some random rabbit hole. We worked with multiple vendors that Laura recommended, and we were very pleased with each of them. We also had Laura do day-of coordination. Her and her assistant, Gina, did an AMAZING job getting all our decor setup and working with our vendors, leaving us to sit back and really be able to enjoy our day. She took care of every little detail and really brought our vision to life! Laura provided such peace of mind from the beginning of the planning process through the end of the wedding day. She's worth every penny (plus some!) -
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Christy Sent on 09/09/2024Best decision we made!
Hiring Laura as our wedding coordinator for my daughter's wedding last month was the best decision we made during the entire planning process. We met Laura at an event at our venue over a year and a half ago and, as soon as my daughter and I spoke with her, we knew we wanted her to be a part of the wedding. When Laura told us that she would handle everything the day of the wedding and all questions would go through her so we could just enjoy the day, we were sold! Even though we only hired her as our day of coordinator, Laura provided so much guidance and kept us on track throughout the process. She shared recommendations regarding her favorite vendors and told us about the venue we used for the rehearsal dinner - Buck and Honey's in Monona - which we loved.
The week of the wedding, Laura reached out to all of our vendors and confirmed all of the details. She ran the rehearsal the night before (which was great since we had a very inexperienced wedding party) and gave everyone a detailed itinerary so they knew exactly where they needed to be and when. Most importantly, the day of the wedding, Laura ran the show. She dealt with all of the vendors and any questions and set up all of the decor with her assistant Amber (who was also amazing!) She kept everything on schedule and I was told by several guests that it was the most organized and on time wedding they ever attended. During the cocktail hour, the bride's dress strap broke and Laura and Amber whisked her into the bride's room to sew the strap back on and bustle her dress (a job I was dreading as it looked quite complicated). No one even knew about the wardrobe malfunction! Because of Laura and Amber, my daughter and I got to relax and enjoy the wedding day.
My number one piece of advice to couples starting to plan a wedding is to hire a coordinator. And if you are in the Madison area - hire Laura! -
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Lauren Sent on 06/30/2024The best of the best
Laura is amazing, she deserves 1000 stars out of 10. We booked her when we originally thought we were going to be planning our wedding long distance but our plans changed and we were local but she was still an incredible resource for us. She gave us vendor recommendations, coordinated all our hotel blocks, and kept us so organized and on track with vendor communications and timelines. After every meeting with her, my fiance and I both left feeling so much better about our planning process. She helped my loose 'vision' come together and executed it perfectly on our wedding day. All her hard work allowed us and our family and friends to enjoy the day to the fullest and not worry about any of the details because we had full trust that Laura was handling everything. Honestly, I'm sad our wedding is over because I will miss working with Laura so much!!! I have absolutely nothing negative to say, she is so professional, organized and thorough, you will not be disappointed with her work. -
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Krista Sent on 09/21/2023Best Wedding Planner EVER
Hiring Laura was the best wedding planning decision we made! She helped us stay organized leading up to the big day, guided us in making important decisions, made sure everything ran smoothly, and brought our dream vision to life. We couldn’t have done it without her. She is so talented and such an amazing person that really knows what she’s doing. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and her attention to detail is incredible. Also, I was so touched when Laura and her entire team showed up the morning of the wedding wearing matching sets from the athleisure wear brand I owe (see picture below) - it was so thoughtful and adorable! If you’re getting married, you need Laura in your life :) -
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Karali Sent on 08/26/2022
The Best Wedding Planner Out There!
If I could give Laura more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! She provided invaluable insight throughout the wedding planning process, and honestly pulled the whole wedding together with her amazing services! She went above and beyond to ensure my wedding day was everything I had hoped for! -
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Katie Sent on 08/05/2022One of the best wedding decisions we made!
Hiring Brides on a Budget was one of the best decisions I made in making my wedding planning as seamless and stress free as possible. Laura helped me navigate all the things that needed to be done in the eight months I had to plan and execute my wedding, and helped me lock in key vendors that I wanted almost 12 months to the date.
She made the planning process easy, providing me with a check list by dates that I looked at every weekend to make sure I wasn't missing anything in between moving out of state and starting a new job. Like any event, there were some bumps along the way, and Laura was the first person to support me and work to problem solve on my behalf.
For the day of, her staff Amber and Julie were buttoned up, personable and went above and beyond. They took care of all the set up and vendor communication, and kept me and my husband informed on only important matters, such as when we were running low on the wine we ordered and the plan to keep it flowing. :-) From getting ready, to the ceremony, reception and clean up, I only saw a perfectly executed wedding. The day went above and beyond what I could have hoped for and Brides on a Budget was influential in making this happen! -
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Cheryl Sent on 01/13/2022Surpassed All Our Expectations!
We were so excited to hire and work with Laura for our daughter's wedding. We started planning the details two years in advance, and she was so wonderful to work with from beginning to end. Laura communicated with all the vendors in the weeks leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day. She made it so easy -- as parents of the bride, we felt like we were guests who could enjoy the beautiful day instead of stressing about details with the venue and vendors as a host normally would. Laura ensured the entire day went smoothly thanks to her communication and organization. When we had a minor hiccup with a vendor (out of our control and not her wrongdoing), Laura found a solution and settled it quickly without any guests or the wedding party knowing a thing. We didn't even know about it until after the wedding and we were so glad to have Laura there to advocate for our family and make the day one to remember. We can't say enough good things about Laura and her team, and we'd recommend anyone who is looking for support to hire her in a heart beat! -
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Katie Sent on 10/05/2021Best wedding planner ever!
Laura with Brides on a Budget was such a good investment for our wedding on 8/28/2021. From the beginning of our wedding planning journey, I was under the belief that my mom and I could plan the wedding without a planner. Although, my mom was insistent that we were going to hire Laura to help us out. Looking back on all of the planning and minute details that went into making the wedding the day of my dreams, I have no regrets with hiring Laura. She was extremely helpful, organized, thorough, and overall AMAZING. She took all of the stress out of the hands of my mom and I, which was such a relief on the day of the wedding. When we had a problem with one of our vendors, she didn't hesitate to jump in and make one of the most special parts of our wedding dream come together. Overall, the service that Laura provided both during the extensive planning up to the wedding and on the day of our wedding was next to none! I highly, highly recommend Laura for all brides! She will make all your wedding planning dreams come to life in a stress-free manner! -
Jayne Sent on 08/08/2021
Laura with Brides on a Budget was amazing!
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Laura and her crew! She was very helpful and organized with every detail of our daughter’s wedding! She knew exactly what to do with even the smallest details that we never even thought of. We could ask her any questions or go to her with concerns and she would immediately reply and happily resolve any issues reassuring us that everything was taken care of. She truly went above and beyond in making sure everything went smoothly while ensuring we just were able to sit back and enjoy the day! Her professional manner is outstanding while her kindness and caring nature also shines bright! Everything was perfect and decorated beautifully! We could not have done it all without her! She was not only our wedding coordinator but we now consider her a lifelong friend! Highly recommend! -
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Jodi Sent on 07/19/2021Laura was a god send!
Laura went above and beyond for my wedding! She made sure We had a smooth perfect day. She was honestly worth every penny.
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